Dispute Resolution
Colombia
6 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Cristina Mejia Rivas
Latin America 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Benavides Mejía Dispute Resolution
Latin America
Practice Areas
Specializing in high-stake disputes across various sectors, Cristina has a proven track record of successfully navigating complex arbitration cases in industries such as construction, infrastructure, renewable energies, oil& gas, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, telecommunications, mining and retail.
Cristina has more than 18 years of experience representing clients in a multitude of high-profile international and domestic arbitration cases. Her expertise includes advising and representing multinational companies in arbitration cases under the ICC rules, ICDR rules and the rules of renown arbitration centres in Latin America. Cristina also has substantial expertise in litigation related to arbitration, including the enforcement of awards, annulment actions, and constitutional actions related to arbitration proceedings.
Prior to founding Benavides Mejia Dispute Resolution, Cristina was a partner of the Dispute Resolution practice group at Baker McKenzie in Colombia.
Languages Spoken
Spanish, English and German
Chambers Review
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Chambers Latin America
Dispute Resolution - Colombia
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Co-head of department Cristina Mejia Rivas continues to receive remarkable recognition for her notable work in resolving disputes in Colombia, particularly in complex arbitration cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Cristina Mejia Rivas is an outstanding lawyer. Her knowledge of international arbitration is remarkable, as is her attentiveness to our needs.
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Colombia
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